Die belangrikheid van besoeke aan nuwe intrekkers as deel van die werkprogram van die gemeentepredikant

• Main Authors: P. J. van Zyl, T. F.J. Dreyer
• Format: Article
• Language: Afrikaans
• Published: AOSIS 1996-12-01
• Series: HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
• Online Access: https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/1493

The importance of visits to newcomers as part of the work programme of the parish minister In the current theological literature about parish-visiting, a gap is identified with regard to the importance of visiting newcomers in a congregation. With this in mind an empirical study was undertaken to evaluate the matter in actual practice. The starting point (hypothesis) of this study is: Visits to newcomers is a very important facet of any parish minister's work.  Such visits can help to establish a pastoral relationship between minister and member which is essential for the minister's pastoral and other work in the congregation. By means of an empirical study the above-mentioned hypothesis was tested and a preliminary theory with regard to the importance of visitation to newcomers was formulated. After  this theory has been tested against the directives of Scripture, a proposal is made for a new theory to underpin the practice within the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika.